1998 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |